AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

Winter weather forced Texas DPS to close driver license offices across the state. TEXAS, USA — Texas was hit with winter weather in the central and southeastern portions of the state, which has caused numerous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations to close.

"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.

The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address winter weather conditions. Troopers are accompanying brining convoys and advising drivers

TxDOT is treating roads as the Arctic blast of cold weather hits Central Texas. Jeff Barker with the Texas Department of Transportation has more on the work being done and what you should do if you plan on being out on the roads.

The NWS predicts cold, freezing rain Thursday morning to midnight on Friday and then some sleet and snow west of Austin between midnight ... as well as traffic information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Electric Reliability ...

Texas was hit with winter weather in the central and southeastern portions of the state, which has caused numerous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations to close. Texas DPS said the customers affected by these closures are being notified and their appointments will be honored at the customer's convenience.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.